Engage and Sustain — Artistic Institutions
Canada
Money for artists building public outreach
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- grant_single|openingDateMay 10, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateJanuary 15, 2025
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Grant and Funding
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- Arts, entertainment and recreation
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- Canada Council for the Arts (CCA)
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Get a grant covering up to 25% of your total revenues, if you carry out activities that encourage and promote the work of creators, strengthening their relationships with the public.
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Eligible projects or activities for this grant include developing and promoting artistic programming, building public outreach, and supporting artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector.
- Develop and promote artistic programming
- Build public outreach
- Support artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector
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$20,000
Vancouver
Organize a visual arts festival focused on indigenous and contemporary art forms
$25,000
Toronto
Launch an inclusive community theatre program to engage local artists and residents
$30,000
Montreal
Expand digital archiving of Canadian literature to preserve and promote literary works
$22,500
Calgary
Establish art therapy sessions for mental health support among youth and adults
$18,750
Halifax
Create a public art installation to celebrate local history and community spirit
$35,000
Ottawa
Develop a mobile app to provide virtual arts tours and educational content
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The Artistic Institutions grant supports major Canadian arts organizations that advance artistic practice and cultural development in their communities. Eligibility criteria include being an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization, having a dedicated space for public activities, and demonstrating a history of showcasing multiple creative artists.
- Be an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
- Work with a professional staff
- Have a dedicated space or regularly use the same venue(s) for public activities
- Offer at least 3 different public presentations, exhibitions, productions or programs annually
- Have total revenues exceeding $2 million in each of the last 3 years
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Artistic organizations are eligible for this grant if they meet specific criteria such as being an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization, working with a professional staff, and demonstrating a history of showing the works of multiple creative artists.
- Artistic organizations
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As per the guidelines, only artistic organizations that meet the specified criteria are eligible to apply for the grant. Companies that do not fulfill the requirements outlined in the grant context are not eligible for this funding.
- For-profit companies
- Organizations without a history of showcasing multiple artists
- Entities with total revenues below $2 million in each of the last 3 years
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. The grant can cover expenses related to:
- Developing and promoting artistic programming
- Building public outreach
- Supporting artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria are:
- Core support from the component
- Being an incorporated not-for-profit arts organization
- Working with a professional staff
- Having a dedicated space or regularly using the same venue(s) for public activities
- Offering at least 3 different public presentations, exhibitions, productions, or programs annually
- Demonstrated history and current practice of showing the works of multiple creative artists
- Having other sources of public revenues and total revenues exceeding $2 million in each of the last 3 years (exceptions may be considered)
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- Step 1: Create an account and submit one or more profile(s) for validation at least 30 days before you want to apply
- Content: Set up an account on the portal and submit your organization's profile for validation
- Implications: Ensure your profile is validated within the specified timeframe before applying for the grant
- Step 2: Review the guidelines and ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria
- Content: Familiarize yourself with the grant guidelines and assess if your organization qualifies
- Implications: Confirm that your organization fulfills the administrative, programming, and financial requirements
- Step 3: Prepare and submit your application before the deadline
- Content: Complete the application form and submit it along with any required documents
- Implications: Ensure all information is accurate and submit before the specified deadline
Apply to this program
Artistic Institutions Grant Overview
What is the Artistic Institutions grant?
The Artistic Institutions component of the Engage and Sustain grant program supports major Canadian arts organizations dedicated to nurturing artists and various art practices while engaging with their communities. This grant empowers institutions as leaders in the arts to conduct activities that foster and showcase the work of creators, strengthening their bond with the public.
Eligibility and Activities
To apply for this grant, organizations must be incorporated not-for-profit arts organizations with a focus on advancing artistic practice and cultural development locally. Eligible entities must presently receive core (operating) support from this component and demonstrate a commitment to offering public presentations, exhibitions, or programs that promote the works of multiple creative artists.
Activities that can be funded include developing and promoting artistic programming, building public outreach initiatives, and supporting artistic practice, other art forms, and the Canadian arts sector. However, activities already receiving funding from another Canada Council program or those listed as ineligible are not eligible for this grant.
Application Process and Grant Amount
Interested organizations should create an account on the portal and submit one or more profiles for validation at least 30 days before the application deadline. The grant deadline for the Artistic Institutions component is 15th January 2025, with funding amounts of up to 25% of an organization's total annual revenues, averaged over the last three years.
For detailed guidelines, application forms, appendices, and additional resources, applicants can refer to the official program materials provided by the Canada Council for the Arts. This grant aims to support the growth and sustainability of artistic institutions that play a vital role in shaping and enriching the Canadian arts landscape.
